Civil War troops receive Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase The Washington PostTwo Union soldiers posthumously receive Medal of Honor for carrying out daring mission behind Confederate lines CNNBiden praises Civil War soldiers, Medal of Honor recipients for ‘heroic deeds’ The HillThey Stole a Confederate Train for the Union. Now, 2 Civil War Privates Will Receive the Medal of Honor. Military.comPresident Biden Delivers Remarks at Medal of Honor Ceremony C-SPAN